All Etihad Cargo articles – Page 3
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds Ezhou Huahu Airport to its network
Photo: EtihadEtihad Cargo has become the first international airline to operate a flight to China's new cargo-focused Ezhou Huahu Airport.The carrier's Boeing 777-200 freighter arrived in Ezhou on August 18, marking the commencement of freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou.Located in the Hubei Province of China, Ezhou Huahu Airport ...
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National Airlines partners with Etihad Cargo on mail contract
US-based National Airlines and Etihad Cargo have entered an interline agreement to cover a contract to deliver mail for the US Postal Service (USPS).The partnership will see National Airlines transport USPS civilian, military, and diplomatic mail using the scheduled services of Etihad Cargo across several lanes for the period August ...
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NewsWhere now for air cargo?
“Firstly, I shall say that I have the pleasure to be looking at the future of the industry from the comfort of a beach hammock somewhere in the world,” Tiaca director general Glyn Hughes tells Air Cargo News (ACN) when he sits with us to share his thoughts on what ...
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Martin Drew to leave Etihad
Etihad senior vice president of global sales and cargo Martin Drew will be leaving the airline.The Abu-Dhabi based airline told Air Cargo News that Drew would be stepping down from his role, however, it did not confirm when he would leave.The airline also did not confirm who would be appointed ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo selects Wallenborn for European Road Feeder network
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder services (RFS) partner for Europe.The deal covers the transport of cargo between Etihad Cargo's main European gateways, including Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, and offline stations.In total, Wallenborn will provide road transport between 90 airports in 27 countries on ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo builds on pharma division
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has launched a development programme to further build its pharmaceutical business.Pharma Champions was developed by Etihad Cargo's business development, learning and development, and operations support teams to enhance local expertise, benefiting the carrier's customers and partners with improved service levels.The programme comprises online and onsite training, ...
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NewsEtihad eyes Ezhou cargo flights as it expands SF Airlines partnership
Source: Etihad AirwaysEtihad Cargo and SF Airlines are looking to expand their cargo partnership which saw them launch flights between the Middle East and China.Senior leaders from SF Airlines recently flew into Abu Dhabi to discuss how the two airlines can expand their reciprocal blockspace agreement.The two firms signed a ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo uses AI to boost cargo capacity on flights
Photo: Martin Drew (fourth from left). Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has launched three artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products designed to boost cargo capacity on flights.In 2021, Etihad Cargo entered into a proof-of-concept agreement with Speedcargo Technologies. Following successful trials of Speedcargo's AI solutions, Etihad Cargo has rolled out the AI-powered products ...
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NewsTIACA gives Etihad Cargo advanced decarbonisation rating
Source: Etihad CargoThe International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has given Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, an advanced rating for a key criterion in a BlueSky Sustainability Verification Programme assessment.The Abu Dhabi-based UAE flag-carrier was the first Middle Eastern airline to join the programme, which assesses ...
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NewsWestJet extends deal with Jettainer
Canadian freight carrier WestJet Cargo has agreed a long-term extension to its deal with Germany-based ULD management services provider Jettainer. The partnership between the two dates back to 2015.The contract extension was announced at the air cargo Europe exhibition being held this week in Munich.Over the coming years, Jettainer will ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo improves shipment visibility with Bluetooth Low Energy
Source: JettainerEtihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of UAE flag-carrier Etihad Airways, has opted to use logistics software system specialist Descartes’s Bluetooth Low Energy container monitoring system to offer greater visibility of conditions of air cargo during the shipping process as well as insight into ULD handling processes.Descartes’ Internet ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo expands China network
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has added a fourth gateway destination to its Chinese network with the introduction of freighter flights to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.The inaugural flight using a Boeing 747F arrived in Hubei Province on April 29.With the commencement of weekly freighter services between Abu Dhabi and Wuhan, Etihad ...
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NewsAbu Dhabi International Airport welcomes first SF Express Flight
Photo: Abu Dhabi AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport.The inaugural flight signalled the launch of operations for the Chinese global freight carrier in the region.SF Express has partnered with Etihad Cargo and Kerry Logistics in a bid to achieve more ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo and SF Airlines link up networks
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo and China-based express carrier SF Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link their respective networks.The MoU will see the two carriers operate flights via their two hubs starting in April. Etihad said the tie-up would enable it expand its reach into China with ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds capabilities to online booking portal
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has introduced online pet shipment bookings for dogs and cats, online dangerous goods bookings and a custom feed within the customer dashboard of its online booking portal.Traditionally, booking pet shipments has required customers to send multiple documents via email.Following the launch of the online pet shipment ...
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Etihad Cargo looks forward to expanded European operations
Etihad Cargo is hoping to capitalise on a series of new flights the airline plans to add to its European network later this year.The carrier announced today that new services would be launched from its Abu Dhabi hub to Copenhagen and Düsseldorf, while more flights would be added to its ...
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NewsEtihad and Astral partner on Nairobi cargo flights
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo and Astral Aviation have signed a new partnership that will help expand the Middle Eastern carrier's presence in the African market.As part of the memorandum of understanding, Etihad Cargo will benefit from cargo capacity out of Nairobi via the introduction of additional services from Nairobi to ...
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Forwarders locked into “sky high" rates
One air cargo stakeholder is “fearful” of the rates that freight forwarders began to pay to secure capacity during the recent period of high air cargo demand.Speaking exclusively to Air Cargo News, Etihad senior vice president global sales & cargo Martin Drew said a key issue is the length of ...
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Etihad Cargo mulls B777 freighter conversions
Etihad Cargo is considering converting some of its B777 passenger aircraft into freighters.Speaking to Air Cargo News on the sidelines of the World Cargo Summit, Etihad Airways vice president cargo commercial Tim Isik explained that the carrier had five B777s that were planned to be retired but had been called ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo: Partnerships key as industry faces overcapacity and lower predictability
Source: Air Cargo NewsRaising standards, developing new offerings and services and partnerships are key for Etihad Cargo over the coming years as the industry faces a changing market.Speaking at the first in-person World Cargo Summit, Etihad Aviation Group senior vice president sales and cargo Martin Drew said challenges faced by ...